INDUSTRY NEWS

COLLECT-A-CAN CELEBRATES WOMEN IN AUGUST

Collect-A-Can is a recovery and recycling organisation which encourages communities to create recycling entrepreneurship initiatives while preserving the environment. Several women across South Africa have made a sustainable contribution to both the environment and the economy, one of these dynamic women is Nomkhosi Mashile.

Nomkhosi has two businesses which are close to her heart, New Beginnings Home Loans and Recycling Moms. Unemployed mothers who have been waste-pickers are given jobs and empowered through Recycling Moms. Through selling recyclable material, these mothers are able to provide for their families. In 2014, Susan Kone began researching how to dispose of fluorescent globes, which led to the formation of PWK Waste Management and Recycling in Vuwani, Limpopo. PWK recycles all recyclable waste and has provided employment for 7 full-time and 3 part-time staff members.

SAB KICKSTART BOOST GIVES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS A HEAD START

South African Breweries (SAB) is giving young entrepreneurs a kick start to their careers. Launched in 1995 as a poverty alleviation project, the programme evolved to become a platform to promote sustainable enterprise development, in order to give young entrepreneurs the capacity to become high impact suppliers. Their remodelled KickStart Boost programme targets black business owners aged 18 to 35 in specific industries and provides them with skills training, mentorship programmes as well as loan and grant funding. Recently, SAB encouraged all entrepreneurs who participated in the programme prior to 2015 to enter the SAB KickStart Boost 2015 programme.

Follow @SAB_KickStart on Twitter or on Facebook: www. facebook.com/SABKickStart to see how the competition progresses.

THE SA 2015 WINE TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP

South Africa’s top sommeliers are vying for both the title of best sommelier as well as a three-year bursary at Restaurant Mosaic as part of the newly launched Mosaic Protégé programme, run in conjunction with the South African Wine Tasting Championships. The title of Best Sommelier is currently held by DW Eleven-11’s Patson Mathonsi.

The winner of the bursary will have the chance to work alongside French sommelier Germain Lehodey and Moses Magwaza, commis sommelier of Restaurant Mozaic. The winner will also become a member of Team South Africa, and take part in the World Blind Challenge in October 2015.

The South African Wine Tasting Championship has already held the Joburg and Cape Town regionals, and the Durban regional takes place at the end of August. The national finale will be held in Cape Town in September with the World Championship being held in Chateauneuf du Pape, France, on 17 October.

Established in 2003, Philip Morris South Africa is the second largest tobacco company in the country. Our cigarette portfolio consists of Marlboro and Chesterfield and we distribute our products domestically as well as to export markets in the region. Today, over 600 people work at Philip Morris South Africa across our fi ve locations.

Philip Morris South Africa also manufactures other tobacco products such as roll-your-own, pipe tobacco and nasal snuff, including the market leading pipe tobacco brands Boxer and Best Blend. Philip Morris International’s (PMI) Leaf Operations Center is located at our head offi ce in Cape Town. From there, the leaf team coordinates their buying activities throughout sub-Saharan Africa to provide the quality tobaccos that are used in PMI’s cigarettes across the globe.

PMI is the leading international tobacco company, with six of the world’s top 15 international brands, including Marlboro, the world’s best-selling cigarette brand. Our goals are to provide high quality and innovative products to adult smokers and reduce the harm caused by smoking while operating our business sustainably and with integrity.

Our international and local brands are sold in more than 180 markets. Our international and local brands are sold in more than 180 markets.

We are committed to operating with integrity and are focused on responsibly delivering long-term, sustainable growth. We are committed to operating with integrity and are focused on responsibly delivering long-term, sustainable growth. We apply high standards everywhere we operate and have set clear and measurable targets that help us reduce the environmental impact we have on the world around us. We also support the communities where our employees live and work, as well as where we source our tobacco. Today, our contribution programs make a difference to thousands of people around the world. Our employees are one of our greatest strengths and the key to our success as a company. Our diverse global workforce of more than 82,000 employees speaks more than 80 languages and hails from all corners of the globe. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best global talent. We support our employees through individual development and career management programs that recognise potential and reward achievement.

CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD PROTÉGÉ PROGRAMME ENROLS FIRST INTERN

KEEP IT GREEN WITH GLASS

Not only have three new winemaking protégés for 2015 been enrolled through the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Protégé Programme, but so has the first viticulture intern. The programme is a mentorship scheme which aims to effect transformation in the wine industry and since 2006, 17 interns have participated. Nine of the graduates of this programme are currently working in the industry. Logan Jooste of Kylmore near Stellenbosch is the CWG VinPro Viticulture Protégé Programme’s first intern at Ernie Els Wines, and he will remain with the programme for two and a half years. The three Oenology protégés are all graduates of Elsenburg Agricultural College. Mahalia Matshete, of Vosloorus, will join Logan at Ernie Els Wines; Clayton Christians of Cloetesville in Stellenbosch, will be mentored at Etienne le Riche; and Kiara Scott of Strandfontein, Mitchell’s Plain, will be under the tutelage of David Nieuwoudt at Cederberg Private Cellar.

For more information on the CWG, phone 021 852 0408, email info@capewinemakersguild.com or visit www. capewinemakersguild.com.

BUSINESS EXPO WILL HELP GROW YOUR BUSINESS

The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) was pleased to announce at their second annual Green Dialogue and eighth AGM that South Africa’s glass recycling rate has increased to 40.9% for the year 2013/2014.

Environmentalist Jason Drew highlighted the sustainability revolution which, he says, has brought about a new operating code for doing business globally. A large part of this sustainability is the fact that South Africa diverts 2.4 million of the 3 billion glass bottles entering the market annually from landfill sites, said TGRC CEO Shabeer Jhetam. This ensures a significant decrease in carbon emissions.

TGRC’s rebranding has enabled them to reach a large number of South Africans in order to educate them on recycling.

For recycling tips and where to find glass banks, visit www.trgc.co.za or find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGlassRecyclingCo

For a new business to grow, the biggest challenge is getting capital. For this to happen, South Africa needs more investors, funders and banking institutions who are willing to bear the risk. Entrepreneurs need to know how to allay investors’ concerns about the soundness of their enterprise.

The National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) is committed to the success of small businesses, and has already hosted the Joburg and Durban legs of the 7th My Business Expo, with two more to follow. Delegates will hear practical advice on a range of topics centering on finance, as well as the latest trends. There will also be discussions on business solutions while absorbing practical and interactive information on how to grow a business.

The Port Elizabeth expo takes place at the Boardwalk Convention Centre on August 13 before heading to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre on September 10. Delegates will also be able to attend the Access to Finance Indaba 2015, aimed at encouraging SMEs to consider different fundraising strategies for their business and unravelling how to access finance for small businesses. The expos are free to attend, but delegates must pre-register at

NOISE: KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL

RUNNING A TAVERN CAN BE A NOISY BUSINESS. WE SHOW YOU HOW TO STAY ON GOOD TERMS WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

Taverns are, for the most part, noisy establishments with people laughing and talking, music being played and occasionally, live acts performing. With the introduction of alcohol, the noise levels can sometimes get out of control, which can be a serious nuisance to your neighbours. So how do you stay on good terms with them?

Be aware of by-laws

There may well be municipal by-laws governing the level of noise permitted at your establishment. If you should be convicted of not adhering to those by-laws, you may be subject to a fine or imprisonment. Make sure to contact your local municipality to obtain a copy of any such by-laws so as to avoid any contraventions.

Liquor sales

It is necessary to have a valid liquor licence if you are serving alcohol at your premises. Make sure your licence is properly displayed to everyone who enters the premises. However, partaking in too much alcohol can cause some patrons to get out of hand and create a disturbance. Train your staff to recognize when a patron has had too much to drink and to stop serving them alcohol. It’s better to avoid a difficult situation than have to find ways to handle an unruly drunk.

Dial it down

With regard to music, particularly live events, make it clear to patrons and neighbours that there is an imposed time limit on the party. Stick to set rules and patrons will soon learn what to expect. If the party starts to get a little raucous, take control and turn down the music.

Send out notifications

If you are planning an event or a live music performance, send out notifications to your neighbours in advance, letting them know what to expect and also inviting them to join. Let them know what time the event will finish and make sure you stick to that.

In short, you need to take responsibility as a tavern owner towards your neighbours and treat them respectfully. Make it a rule to operate your business without disturbing members of the community around you as far as possible. You’ll find it leads to good relationships with everyone in the immediate vicinity.

TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR REVENUE

INCREASE YOUR SALES WITH THESE REVENUE SPINNERS

Regular customers are a tavern’s lifeblood, and tavern owners must ensure there are revenue spinners to increase foot traffic and keep customers coming back. Buy a big screen TV for match viewings and advertise games to your clientele through social media, in-house advertising and word-of-mouth. Ensure there are salty snacks to serve during matches, which will in turn increase alcohol sales.

Happy Hour is another great sales generator: typically held from 5pm to 7pm, include specially priced drinks and snacks. It will serve as a bridge to dinner so advertise meal specials prominently. Have a simple late night menu for patrons looking to party, focusing on meals that can be shared. Consider adding a pool table or Foosball. Add homely meals to your menu and hold a Mogodu Monday special – include amaqina (trotters), iskop (sheep’s head) and chicken feet with pap or dumplings. With Spring coming, plan events with live performances, add ciders and light wines to your bar and consider holding a Spring party.

WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT, YOURS STAY ON

Now you don’t have to pay to power your lights, because the sun does it for free for you. Mobile and safe, solar lights are a more affordable way to light your home…some of them even recharge phones. Using either an attachable panel, or a built in one, the sun’s rays recharge the lights every day – no need to buy batteries or use any electricity at all. And, they are also much safer than candles and paraffi n, because if they are accidently knocked over or left on, they can’t start a fi re. Plus, with a 2-year guarantee you know you are getting a quality light. So, get down to your nearest TOTAL station and check out the solar powered AWANGO lights. The staff there will be happy to demonstrate how they work and show you all the special features that they have. For information about Awango by TOTAL products, visit www.total.co.za or call our customer contact centre on

0860 111 111.